Hi everyone,
Today I'm going to talk about a new discovery of mine: coconut oil. Although it's an oil, it's actually somewhat solid at room temperature due to its level of saturated fat. In the past, coconut oil was shunned because of it's saturated fats, but a slew of new studies is proving that this oil actually plays a great role in optimum health. It's said to have anti-microbial and anti-viral properties and helps prevent heart disease, stroke, and hardening of the arteries.

The most exciting part though, is that it said to actually help with weight loss! The saturated fats in coconut oils are medium chain fatty acids that convert into energy (similar to carbohydrates) and is not stored like other saturated fats.

Now you may be wondering... what is there to DO with coconut oil?

Well, because it's partially solid, it actually works as a spread. I had it this morning on a piece of toasted Ezekiel bread and it was delicious. It has sort of a buttery taste (it is an oil, after all) but also a yummy coconut sweetness. And it can handle very high temperatures so it's ideal for cooking.

So, give it a try! The studies on coconut oil are very new... it may even have more benefits than we know at this point. Wanna read more about it? Do a google search for "health benefits coconut oil" and you'll get a ton of hits.

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Be healthy,
Emily